If you are passionate about relieving homelessness and unlocking opportunities to help people find and settle in new homes then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for an experienced housing professional that is creative, data driven and solution focused to join our housing transformation programme. The role is Bedford based and focused on helping customers to access social housing or the private rental sector taking a holistic and person centred approach.

We prioritise development opportunities for staff to ensure that you personally can perform to your full potential in the role. You will also find that we have a strong team spirit to work together to achieve our goals. Bedford Borough Housing is a dynamic and forward thinking department that prioritises customer outcomes and was shortlisted as a finalist at the MJ awards this year for best council service team so come and be part of the change and help us end homelessness here in Bedford Borough.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Closing date: 30th November 2026.

Interviews: Week commencing 15th December 2026.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·                a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·                a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.